Your iPhone 16 uses Attention Aware features to detect when you are looking at the screen. This helps adjust brightness, lower notifications volume, and keep the display on while you are actively using the device. However, if Attention Aware is not working correctly, it can cause issues such as dimming the screen at the wrong […]

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Tech usage and parenting have always been a heated debate. Some people rely on smartphones and tablets to keep their kids occupied, while others strictly limit screen time to under an hour a day. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and Apple knows it. That’s why iOS and iPadOS 18.4 gives you more flexibility in managing your […]

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Are your NVMe drives on PCIe cards randomly not mounting at boot in macOS? Here are some ways to bypass that until there's a permanent fix.

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To ensure you have complete control over your privacy, Apple allows you to see which apps are currently accessing your iPhone’s microphone right from the Control Center. But what if you were to discover that an unknown app is using the microphone? Could it be a rogue application that’s eavesdropping on your conversations or an […]

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It just makes no sense that HBO Max, one of the biggest streaming platforms, wouldn’t let you rotate your screen orientation. It’s a very basic function on any app with video playback. You should be able to move the charging cable out of the way or switch hands while watching without wrestling your phone into […]

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Apple has drastically revamped the Mail app in iOS 18.2. The app now categorizes emails based on their purpose and puts them under different tabs. Messages are now automatically sorted into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions categories. Apple’s goal behind the change is to make the app more organized and help users manage the constant […]

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After being called out for ignoring it for months, Parallels Desktop has finally started issuing a security update for last week's exploit

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The Privacy & Security section in the Settings app is where you manage everything from app permissions to Face ID settings. It’s a crucial part of your iPhone, so what happens when you can’t access it? A recent iOS update bug might lock you out of this section—the menu will just freeze and lag. Thankfully, […]

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Are you on the fence about getting an Apple News+ subscription? This guide should help you make an informed decision. I’ll cover everything you need to know, from pricing and availability to cross-platform compatibility. Let’s dive in! What’s Included in Apple News+ Apple News+ is a paid subscription service that offers access to magazines, newspapers, audio […]

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If you ask your child or teen what phone and tablet they want, they’ll likely say an iPhone and an iPad. A Piper Sandler survey found that 87% of teens have an iPhone, and 88% plan to get one next. Apple knows its target audience, and in response, it offers strong privacy and parental controls […]

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